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to new york. snow showers in northern new england. >> 40s in the northeast. northwest 70s from dallas to new orleans. and just 20s in salt lake city and fargo. >>> the pacific northwest is getting a break in the stormy weather today after getting slammed by blinding mountain snow, drenching rain and some damaging winds to boot. winds gusting as high as 80 miles an hour, knocked out power to thousands and toppled a huge tree that crashed into a home in western washington. the limbs punched through the ceiling of a baby's room, just narrowly missing that crib. and the next door neighbors watched it all unfold. >> my mother comes screaming, asked me to come downstairs and i see a tree fall into the neighbor's yard, hit their house and low and behold it's the baby's room. the baby is okay. it's so great. >> despite the debris that fell into his crib, the baby didn't suffer a scratch. good ending. >>> and the northwest has left four construction workers snuck on a snowy oregon mountain. rescue workers got within a few hundred yards but forced to turn around when t
to new york. snow showers in northern new england. >> 40s in the northeast. northwest 70s from dallas to new orleans. and just 20s in salt lake city and fargo. >>> the pacific northwest is getting a break in the stormy weather today after getting slammed by blinding mountain snow, drenching rain and some damaging winds to boot. winds gusting as high as 80 miles an hour, knocked out power to thousands and toppled a huge tree that crashed into a home in western washington. the...
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mark greenblatt, abc news, new york. >> the worst possible news there at the worst possible time. very difficult to hear. millions of travelers just trying to get home. >> andrew shows us the trouble spots now. good morning. >> good morning. unfortunately our storm system still very much a problem, strengthening still this morning. a round of thunderstorms from jacksonville, florida, through virginia beach, some of them turning very strong. even a tornado threat into eastern carolinas. blizzard-like conditions in central indiana and a little mix of rain, sleet and snow around 7:00 a.m. along the mason-dixon line. north of interstate 80, heavy snow. back to you. >> thank you, andrew. >> you talk about the tornadoes. this storm has potential to be one of the largest chris may day tornado outbreaks on record. and now there's more danger as it moves east. >> and the blizzard, very dangerous. when you hear law enforcement put out the warnings that say if you don't have to go on the roads, don't go on the roads. if you don't have to be out, if you don't have to be traveling, stay home a
mark greenblatt, abc news, new york. >> the worst possible news there at the worst possible time. very difficult to hear. millions of travelers just trying to get home. >> andrew shows us the trouble spots now. good morning. >> good morning. unfortunately our storm system still very much a problem, strengthening still this morning. a round of thunderstorms from jacksonville, florida, through virginia beach, some of them turning very strong. even a tornado threat into eastern...
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christmas in new york. this is fantastic. >> you love this, even as a west coast girl, you love being in the big apple. >> put on my scarf and mittens and went for a walk. sometimes it's 70s in l.a. >> welcome aboard. shift number two for you. you're here with us all week. >> all week long. paula faris is on assignment. that's why i'm filling in today. >>> coming up today, hear who's adding their voices to the gun control debate. and you're going to see who is also sending a little christmas comfort to the children of newtown, connecticut. they're facing so many hardships of their own. >> it does not feel like christmas at all in that town. so whatever comforts that town right now. also this morning, a rather dire prediction about the fiscal cliff and what might happen when lawmakers return later this week. it's a pocketbook issue for all of us. >> some people are expecting to maybe go right over that cliff. >>> and later this half hour, the christmas edition of our insomniac play list. putting a new spin o
christmas in new york. this is fantastic. >> you love this, even as a west coast girl, you love being in the big apple. >> put on my scarf and mittens and went for a walk. sometimes it's 70s in l.a. >> welcome aboard. shift number two for you. you're here with us all week. >> all week long. paula faris is on assignment. that's why i'm filling in today. >>> coming up today, hear who's adding their voices to the gun control debate. and you're going to see who is...
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, new york. >> what a fabulous development there. major medical headline this morning from baltimore. where doctors believe an implanted device could help patients with alzheimers. john hopkins researchers call it pacemaker for the brain. it has been used in thousand of parkinson's patients and tested on people with early stage alzheimers to see if they can, if the electricity can boost memory. surgeons implanted the first device into an alzheimers patient last month. >>> new consumer alert for parents with babies about a product with potentially deadly defect. consumer product safety commission says five deaths are linked to portable baby recliners sold as products called the nap nanny or the chill, more than 100,000 of these products from a company called baby matters, have now been sold. the government is demanding refund for the customers, the company refused. and then went out of business. >>> here is what is passing for progress to avoid the fiscal cliff at year's end. president obama and house speaker john boehner spoke about
, new york. >> what a fabulous development there. major medical headline this morning from baltimore. where doctors believe an implanted device could help patients with alzheimers. john hopkins researchers call it pacemaker for the brain. it has been used in thousand of parkinson's patients and tested on people with early stage alzheimers to see if they can, if the electricity can boost memory. surgeons implanted the first device into an alzheimers patient last month. >>> new...
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i love the fact that new york city has a subway system. but every time i'm putting my back against the wall. >> you're not the only one. there are people now that are watching their back. we don't know who the person next to you is, and who knows what can happen? >> who would do that? >>> well, union dock workers who keep all the cargo working in those busy sea ports are threatening to go on strike. a walkout could close ports from houston to boston. it would cripple shipping operations, and of course, impact the economy as early as next week. the union has been work without a contract since september and as many as 14,000 workers could hit the picket line starting this sunday. >>> big retailers have agreed to recall baby recliners which have a deadly defect. 150,000 nap nanny infant recliners are being blamed for at least five deaths and dozens of reports of babies falling, as well. the recliners have been on sale for about four years, and retailers agreed to this recall after the manufacturer went out of business. parents should return i
i love the fact that new york city has a subway system. but every time i'm putting my back against the wall. >> you're not the only one. there are people now that are watching their back. we don't know who the person next to you is, and who knows what can happen? >> who would do that? >>> well, union dock workers who keep all the cargo working in those busy sea ports are threatening to go on strike. a walkout could close ports from houston to boston. it would cripple...
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brian ross, abc news, new york. >>> in other news, women are not climbing to the top of american corporate ladders, according to the latest survey from "fortune" magazine. there's been no growth in the women of color in board rooms. women hold only 8% of the top earning positions in the country. 8%. for the fifth year in a row, "forbes" reports more than two-thirds of the biggest companies have no women of color serving on the board. "forbes" is developing a list of women ready for such positions. perhaps even binders full of them. >> touche. >>> now to london. >> this is what londoners saw yesterday. a giant rubber ducky floating on the river. they even had to open up the famous tower bridge to let the ducky through. >> it was a stunt put on by a gambling website, meant to promote a program to get londoners to smile more. >> oh, man. >> is there a smiling deficit in london? >> i wonder if it glows in the dark like my rubber ducky at home. >> look at that thing. >> is it big enough for your bathtub? >>> coming up next, president obama's comments on syria and the fiscal cliff made headlines
brian ross, abc news, new york. >>> in other news, women are not climbing to the top of american corporate ladders, according to the latest survey from "fortune" magazine. there's been no growth in the women of color in board rooms. women hold only 8% of the top earning positions in the country. 8%. for the fifth year in a row, "forbes" reports more than two-thirds of the biggest companies have no women of color serving on the board. "forbes" is developing...
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richard besser, abc news, new york. >> talk about the miracle of modern medicine. i can't think of no better example than that. it goes beyond blood cancers and used for prostate cancer and breast cancer, as well. >> and they're pledging $20 million for further research at the university -- penn university to bring the treatment to the market. but unbelievable. if you think of something as negative as hiv and they're using hiv to -- it's unbelievable that they would use that to -- >> you look at that little girl, $20 million, well spent. amazing. >>> still ahead, fans of the late singer jenni rivera are in mourning as her family shares their emotions for the first time with the media. >>> up next, we'll go to miami beach where rivera's death hit especially hard. you're watching "world news now." >>> latin >>> latin superstar jenni rivera had millions of fans, and they're all now mourning the loss after she died in a plane crash on sunday. but her family, they are suffering the most. >> later today, they'll set out to mexico where her plane went down, but they are h
richard besser, abc news, new york. >> talk about the miracle of modern medicine. i can't think of no better example than that. it goes beyond blood cancers and used for prostate cancer and breast cancer, as well. >> and they're pledging $20 million for further research at the university -- penn university to bring the treatment to the market. but unbelievable. if you think of something as negative as hiv and they're using hiv to -- it's unbelievable that they would use that to --...
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list. >> and a new top for new york's number one landmark. a construction milestone to make the big apple proud, coming up on "world news now." ♪ concrete jungle where dreams are made of there's nothing you can't do now you're in new york ♪ l ♪ ♪ i got a pocketful of dreams i'm from new york concrete jungle where dreams are made of ♪ >>> welcome back, everyone. the first section of the top that would make the new world trade center the tallest building in the western hemisphere is now in place. it took workers half an hour to hoist the 70-ton piece of galvanized steel to the top of the 104-story building. and it caught the eye of tourists and new yorkers alike who caused to honor the significance of that moment. >> it means a lot to all of us. it shows the resilience of the region, the country, and even the world. >> it does send a strong message. that section is among 18 pieces that will form the spire. they were made in canada and sent by barge. once in place, the full height of the building will be 1,776 feet. a beacon of light f
list. >> and a new top for new york's number one landmark. a construction milestone to make the big apple proud, coming up on "world news now." ♪ concrete jungle where dreams are made of there's nothing you can't do now you're in new york ♪ l ♪ ♪ i got a pocketful of dreams i'm from new york concrete jungle where dreams are made of ♪ >>> welcome back, everyone. the first section of the top that would make the new world trade center the tallest building in the...
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chuck sivertsen, abc news, new york. >> he was known for being opinionated and brave, the kind of guy you want on your side. >> there's no question, when you think about the first persian gulf war, that was the defining war for millions of americans because there had been a break, and then america went back to war. he became a household name. >> stormin' norman is hard to forget. that's a great nickname. >> we can all remember turning on the tv and seeing the bombs dropping saying okay, it's for real now. he was the person who led america right through all that. >> going to be missed. >>> in other news, with just four days to go, president obama and the top lawmakers meet today at the white house on the fiscal cliff. any compromise is expected to include an extension of the middle class tax cuts with increased rates at upper incomes. spending cuts could also be canceled. ahead of those talks, plenty of blame is being spread around already. >> john boehner seems to care more about keeping his speakership than keeping the nation on firm financial footing. >> hopefully there's time for a
chuck sivertsen, abc news, new york. >> he was known for being opinionated and brave, the kind of guy you want on your side. >> there's no question, when you think about the first persian gulf war, that was the defining war for millions of americans because there had been a break, and then america went back to war. he became a household name. >> stormin' norman is hard to forget. that's a great nickname. >> we can all remember turning on the tv and seeing the bombs...
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a break in the subway death that has shocked new york. police have captured a suspect. >> and the picture captured by a photographer on that platform has touched off a furious debate. it is wednesday, december 5th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good wednesday morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> and i'm paula faris. the photographer who took that chilling photo is now explaining how he happened to get the image and why he was not able to reach the victim in time. a lot of people -- there is a lot of flak coming for this. if you have the time to take the photo, why don't you have time to save the man's life? >> that was everyone's reaction, yeah. >>> also, a big bounce in home prices could mean good news for the entire economy. >> some of the hardest-hit states as well. arizona, california, florida. we're seeing a big turnaround. that's news everyone can celebrate. prices are up. >>> later this half hour, going to extremes. there is suddenly a backlash from the couponers. >> couponers. >> couponers. >> it's n
a break in the subway death that has shocked new york. police have captured a suspect. >> and the picture captured by a photographer on that platform has touched off a furious debate. it is wednesday, december 5th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >>> good wednesday morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> and i'm paula faris. the photographer who took that chilling photo is now explaining how he happened to get the image and why he was...
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ron claiborne, abc new, new york. >> can we pull off and take a snap? >> pull off tomorrow and take a snap. good advice. >> see you, everybody. we will be right back if we are awake. that really meets your needs a plan and your budget? as you probably know, medicare only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement plans, they cover some of what medicare doesn't pay. and could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call today to request a free decision guide to help you better understand medicare and which aarp medicare supplement plan works best for you. with this type of plan, you'll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients... plus, there are no networks, and you'll never need a referral to see a specialist. there's a range of plans to choose from, too. and they all travel with you. anywhere in the country. join the millions who have already enrolled
ron claiborne, abc new, new york. >> can we pull off and take a snap? >> pull off tomorrow and take a snap. good advice. >> see you, everybody. we will be right back if we are awake. that really meets your needs a plan and your budget? as you probably know, medicare only covers about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare...
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in a new york hospital. but first, we'll take a look at some of the other stories we are following this morning. it is the 11th hour for lawmakers and the nation and still no deal to avoid that fiscal cliff. senators will try to reach a compromise today. but if not, starting tomorrow we'll all be paying more in taxes. >> i believe they're talking right now, not watching "world news now." they're actually trying to get something done. considering what they've been doing a last couple of months not going to put my money on that. just sing "kumbaya." just get it done, ladies and gentlemen. >>> and the cliff of a different kind. one by one, sledders tumbling into an icy lake. but most trying to rescue one another. we'll explain what this is all about. >>> and in "the skinny" this morning, kanye west addresses rumors of a kim kardashian pregnant. we'll talk about that. >> and we're going to have to tell rob she's cheating on him. >> is that sfligt >> right is a huge fan. >> she's a sexy woman. rob is right about
in a new york hospital. but first, we'll take a look at some of the other stories we are following this morning. it is the 11th hour for lawmakers and the nation and still no deal to avoid that fiscal cliff. senators will try to reach a compromise today. but if not, starting tomorrow we'll all be paying more in taxes. >> i believe they're talking right now, not watching "world news now." they're actually trying to get something done. considering what they've been doing a last...
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lindsay davis, abc news, new york. >> i love that. the 26 lights and also what you're seeing a lot of folks do, talk about, the 26 random acts of kindness. one act in honor of each victim killed inside the school. picking up some steam, you see some stuff in social media about that. also cool, the whole newtown police force gets to be off today and spend christmas with their family because all the other cops from around the state of connecticut said, go home and be with your family. that's so great to hear. they need mental, physical and emotional time off. >> you hear from so many families. they say your priorities change immediately. you don't have a home this holiday. what are you supposed to do? >> as we open our gifts this morning, keep the sandy folks and newtown folks in your head and in your heart today, for sure. >>> also with the holiday message, pope ben tikt xvi expressed his concern. the pope opened that service with a traditional latin wish for peace and blessed thousands of worshippers during midnight mass at st. peter'
lindsay davis, abc news, new york. >> i love that. the 26 lights and also what you're seeing a lot of folks do, talk about, the 26 random acts of kindness. one act in honor of each victim killed inside the school. picking up some steam, you see some stuff in social media about that. also cool, the whole newtown police force gets to be off today and spend christmas with their family because all the other cops from around the state of connecticut said, go home and be with your family....
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muhammad lila, abc news, new york. >> where do you begin to unravel that one? if the birth couple, they're disputing each other's stories. that is a hard thing to sort out right there. did he know or not know? >> well, you have to look when he was deployed. if he was deployed when she was 7 months pregnant and she was showing -- >> he had to have known. >> he had to have known. i was showing after eight days let alone eight months. >> that was probably the mcrib sandwich popping through. [ laughter ] >> big mac. >> hope they solve it. heartbreaking. hopefully the girl gets into a loving home. whatever is the best. >> she is already in a loving home. >> either way. a lot of folks love her. i guess a good thing. >>> still to come when your body is your paycheck you need a serious workout. >> up next we are learning the fitness routines of victoria's secret models. >> yes, indeed. yes, indeed. thank you, lord, thank you, lord. >> you're watching a whole lot of "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" continue after t >>> yes, the pressure to be perfect. bu
muhammad lila, abc news, new york. >> where do you begin to unravel that one? if the birth couple, they're disputing each other's stories. that is a hard thing to sort out right there. did he know or not know? >> well, you have to look when he was deployed. if he was deployed when she was 7 months pregnant and she was showing -- >> he had to have known. >> he had to have known. i was showing after eight days let alone eight months. >> that was probably the mcrib...
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. >> disclosure of the name and home address of every firearms licensee in new york has been a matter of public record for years. >> i may have some neighbors that don't look in favor of gun owners, and may feel threatened. >> how is this for payback? some publicized the home addresses and phone number of the reporter who wrote the piece, along with other journalists at the paper. >> a little payback there. as you saw, you can click on your own neighborhood. this is public information, that is the one thing we should point out. but is it going too far? if you do have a gun, are you letting people know so burglars can come in and steal it? >> there are gangs involved that will stake out people's houses to see how easy it is to break in and get them. i'm just happy i'm not that reporter who did that piece, because that's a tough one. when your home address and all that privacy is violated, that's tough. >> you got to be careful what you do sometimes. >>> some athletes are in the news today. first off, dallas cowboys lineman josh brent has been indicted for intoxication manslaughter. bra
. >> disclosure of the name and home address of every firearms licensee in new york has been a matter of public record for years. >> i may have some neighbors that don't look in favor of gun owners, and may feel threatened. >> how is this for payback? some publicized the home addresses and phone number of the reporter who wrote the piece, along with other journalists at the paper. >> a little payback there. as you saw, you can click on your own neighborhood. this is...
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just a new york institution at this point. he opened up on cbs this morning speaking to charlie rose and says he has really battled with depression. and who knew? this is someone who makes so many other people happy. he's been pretty skeptical about taking depression medication. so it's been quite a battle that he's dealing with. but it's just terrific that he opened up about it, because it's a battle so many americans have, that people have. >> it will be interesting to see what he does. his contract is up in 2014, but they say a lot of comedians do have a darker side. they have that jovial funny person you see on tv. a lot going on underneath. >> his rumor is a little acidic. >>> and lastly here, gangnam style, the most watched video. the south korean rapper now, to show you how successful that song has been. he bought a $1.25 million condo in l.a., and may not be a lot by hollywood standards. but he did pay for it in cash. so he rode that little horsey all the way to a cash paid for condo in l.a. gangnam style, indeed. bet
just a new york institution at this point. he opened up on cbs this morning speaking to charlie rose and says he has really battled with depression. and who knew? this is someone who makes so many other people happy. he's been pretty skeptical about taking depression medication. so it's been quite a battle that he's dealing with. but it's just terrific that he opened up about it, because it's a battle so many americans have, that people have. >> it will be interesting to see what he does....
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lly shooting near rochester, new york, are doing much better. joseph and theodore had been in guarded conditions but they're now being upgraded to satisfactory. the hospital released a statement on their behalf saying they are "humbled and a bit overwhelmed by the outpouring of well wishes for us and our families." a police officer, who was slightly injured that that shooting, is also overwhelmed. >> i have many different emotions ranging from guilt to happiness, because i was home, you know, so i can't explain my emotions. >> a fellow police officer, who is not being identified, apparently confronted the gunman. he's credited for preventing further bloodshed. >>> to the newtown tragedy now and a message you may not think you would hear. town leaders are asking well wishers across the country to stop sending the town gifts. it's not because they don't want them. it's because they've been getting so many gifts that the small community can't keep up with it. they don't have the capacity to process all of them. the united way announced wednesday a
lly shooting near rochester, new york, are doing much better. joseph and theodore had been in guarded conditions but they're now being upgraded to satisfactory. the hospital released a statement on their behalf saying they are "humbled and a bit overwhelmed by the outpouring of well wishes for us and our families." a police officer, who was slightly injured that that shooting, is also overwhelmed. >> i have many different emotions ranging from guilt to happiness, because i was...
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ginger zee, abc news, new york. >> harsh stuff. right? >> yeah. >> brr, got colder looking at the video. santa claus coming to down. looks lick he left his bulky red suit at the north pole. >> 700 runners, braved the temperature thousands in boston over the weekend for 13th annual santa speedo run. they strip down to skimpy, red, green trunks and bikinis to make their way through the one-mile course. >> my goodness. >> the santas weren't doing it just to be naughty though. they rayed more than $250,000 for a local children's charity. >> all right. all right. not bad. >> some of them are in shape. >> yeah. buff santas, who knew. >> i was expecting something different. >> joan lundeny >>. >> redneck reality. the crop of reality shows everything but charm. off awe a football prodigy and one of the highest honors. and gets a new nickname in the process. you are watching "world news now." >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by comfort medical. how far will people go to relieve their sore throat? try these. new cepacol sensati
ginger zee, abc news, new york. >> harsh stuff. right? >> yeah. >> brr, got colder looking at the video. santa claus coming to down. looks lick he left his bulky red suit at the north pole. >> 700 runners, braved the temperature thousands in boston over the weekend for 13th annual santa speedo run. they strip down to skimpy, red, green trunks and bikinis to make their way through the one-mile course. >> my goodness. >> the santas weren't doing it just to be...